5. TEXAS VAN DE PADENBORRE - CATNR 11

ABOUT THE TALENT

A striking BWP-approved stallion by Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve, out of the powerful Dirka van de Padenborre line (Chin Chin dam), Texas combines elite genetics with genuine athleticism. Carefully produced by Nick Vrins since he was three years-old and through his stallion competition career with many good results. He’s a big, expressive horse with a sweeping, ground-covering canter, exceptional rideability, and plenty of scope—a stallion clearly destined for big arenas.

Texas is sired by Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve, a prominent Grand Prix stallion known for his influential progeny and international success—recognized for his world-class lineage and performance pedigree. 

On the dam side, Dirka van de Padenborre carries the Chin Chin line, renowned for producing 1.60 m+ performers. His close relatives from this dam line include electricity on course: Iron Man van de Padenborre (1.65 m) Ho Go van de Padenborre (1.60 m) Olympic van de Padenborre (1.60 m) Houston van de Padenborre (1.45 m)
These horses underscore the depth and performance capability deeply rooted in his dam line.